EIB backs EUR 105m investment scheme to improve water sanitation in Tanzania
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has formally agreed to back a new water infrastructure investment scheme expected to transform access to clean water and sanitation around the southern shores of Lake Victoria.
New research says businesses and governments must manage energy and water use in tandem or risk major disruption
Major companies including Nestlé, Baxter Healthcare, Sainsbury’s, Buro Happold, Boots UK, GlaxoSmithKline, C&A, CLS Holdings, Nokia, Tata Cleantech Capital and Crown Paints have signed up to the first ever framework to manage water and energy use simultaneously.
SEPA launches new climate change plan for Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has marked Climate Week 2014 with the launch of a new plan to guide the Agency’s work in helping to deliver a lower carbon, more resilient Scotland.
Water Research Foundation launches performance benchmarking tool for utilities
The Water Research Foundation (WRF), an internationally recognized leader in water research that is dedicated to advancing the science of water, has released a tool to help water and wastewater utilities develop and implement ten key attributes for Effective Utility Management (EUM).
IFC and EBRD Study identifies Turkish climate change opportunities – including water
Climate change is an increasing concern for businesses worldwide, and especially in Turkey, where water scarcity is a growing challenge.
Nutrient and heavy metal pollution in water 'decoupling' from EU growth
European households are generating lower levels of nutrient pollution in water, despite a growing population.
Cuadrilla names proposed locations for two new fracking sites
Cuadrilla Resources has announced the proposed locations for two new exploration sites in the Fylde as part of its work to understand the full potential of Lancashire’s shale gas resources.
Report warns of 40% gap between available water supplies and water needs by 2030
The Carbon Trust has launched a new report urging businesses to prioritise resource efficiency or risk getting left behind - and warns of a possible 40% gap between available water supplies and water needs by 2030.
Landowners seek ‘legal blockade’ to stop fracking in national park
A group of Sussex residents have joined the UK’s first ‘legal blockade’ to stop a potential fracking site in the heart of one of Britain’s national parks.
UK water companies set record straight on leakage
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at national and international level, has issued a statement clarifying what it regards as confusion about how leakage performance is measured.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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